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Mountain town in Mountain Province, Philippines

Internet in Sagada: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
114 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Sagada?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and unreliable; mobile 4G from Globe or Smart works in town but drops in the hills.

Getting online in Sagada

Details
Home fibreFew long-stay rentals; some guesthouses have wifi or satellite internet.
Cafés and coworkingCafé wifi is slow and unreliable; mobile 4G from Globe or Smart works in town but drops in the hills.
OutagesPower and signal outages after storms are common
Tourist SIMSmart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersSmart, Globe, DITO
Monthly data plan₱300–1,000 ($4.8–16.0)

Coworking in Sagada

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Singapore463 Mbps164 Mbps
Vietnam301 Mbps220 Mbps
Thailand299 Mbps134 Mbps
Malaysia179 Mbps165 Mbps
Philippines114 Mbps66 Mbps
Brunei86 Mbps254 Mbps
Laos60 Mbps45 Mbps
Cambodia55 Mbps112 Mbps
Indonesia51 Mbps66 Mbps
Myanmar25 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Sagada?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and unreliable; mobile 4G from Globe or Smart works in town but drops in the hills.

Which SIM card should I get in Sagada?

Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.

Can I use an eSIM in Philippines?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.